This paper sheds light on organisations operating in
Europe that are funded by the Russian government, whether officially or
unofficially. These include government-organised non-governmental organisations
(GONGOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and think tanks. Their number
and activities have been growing, but their financing is often complex and
hidden from the public eye.
Their goal is to shift European public opinion towards
a positive view of Russian politics and policies, and towards respect for its
great power ambitions. In light of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Russian
aggression in Eastern Ukraine and concerns over the militarisation of the
country under President Vladimir Putin, the overt or covert support for GONGOs,
NGOs and think tanks in the EU must become a matter of concern to the EU.
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